Gingerbread and Apple Loaf

An easy-to-make cake all done in one pan (saves washing up). The spices can be adjusted to taste.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter 1 large loaf pan or 2 smaller ones.

Step: 2

Warm up syrup, water, butter, and sugar in a pan over low heat until butter and sugar are just melted. Remove from heat and mix well.

Step: 3

Grate apples directly into the pan. Sift flour, baking soda, ginger, and allspice into the batter. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

Per Serving: 440 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 69.2g; fat 17.7g; cholesterol 45.8mg; sodium 383.6mg.

The best flavour of the flour can make a real deal to your bread. Different brands do vary. Extra-strong or Canadian flours, which are naturally higher in gluten, may give you a better rise than standard dough flours – especially if you’re make wholemeal bread , which doesn’t always rise as well as clear bread.

To make this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A bread first rising can be make in the fridge overnight . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great timesaver , as you can start it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.